West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every robbery offence in Leeds from July 2022 to June 2023 that was not later cancelled. There were 8,701 crimes of this nature recorded across the city during the 12 month period.
These are the 15 most shoplifted Leeds neighbhourhoods, listed in descending order. All images are for illustrative purposes and do not represent a specific incident or location.
1. Most shoplifted Leeds areas
These neighbourhoods recorded the most shoplifting offences Photo: National World
2. City centre
Leeds city centre recorded 2,316 shoplifting crimes between July 2022 and June 2023 Photo: Chris - stock.adobe.com
3. Churwell
Churwell recorded 514 shoplifting crimes between July 2022 and June 2023 Photo: National World
4. Cross Gates and Killingbeck
Cross Gates and Killingbeck recorded 352 shoplifting crimes between July 2022 and June 2023 Photo: Steve Riding
5. Farsley South
Farsley South recorded 338 shoplifting crimes between July 2022 and June 2023 Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Colton and Austhorpe
Colton and Austhorpe recorded 240 shoplifting crimes between July 2022 and June 2023 Photo: Google